LOCATION: Nalerigu/Sefwi

Job Purpose

The Senior Finance Officer will play a crucial role in managing financial operations, accounting processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance for the facility.

Reports To:

Head of Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management

• Monitor day-to-day financial operations within the Region, including invoicing and other transactions.

• Work closely with the Operations Manager and other departments within the Region.

• Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance against business strategy.

• Liaise with the Operations Manager and Auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances.

• Oversee Finance Department operations, set goals and objectives, and design frameworks to achieve them within the Region.

• Manage the preparation of the Regional budget and contribute to the subsidiary’s overall budget process.

• Conduct reviews and evaluations to identify cost-reduction opportunities within the Region.

• Present regional financial reports to Management during formal meetings.

• Track the Region’s financial status and performance to identify areas for improvement.

2. Financial Accounting

• Implement and effectively monitor system accounts (General Ledger, Fixed Assets Register, Receivables and Payables Accounts, etc.) to ensure accurate balances.

• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

• Reconcile all receivable and payable accounts monthly.

• Manage petty cash within the Region.

• Issue monthly invoices to customers and manage customer balances to prevent overdue debts.

• Safeguard all confidential documents and files under lock or password protection.

3. Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate internal audits of financial statements and processes to ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies.

• Develop and maintain documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support audits and regulatory compliance.

• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations, providing guidance and recommendations for implementation.

4. Risk Management

• Monitor business and financial risk management policies and procedures to minimise departmental and organisational risks.

• Maximise income opportunities where possible and advise company leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for all processes and agreements.

5. Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and support for professional growth.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to the company’s mission, values, and ethical standards.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• HND in Accounting or a First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or B.Com in any discipline.

• At least Part II of ICA, ACCA, or CIMA professional qualification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years relevant work experience.

Essential Competencies

• Proficient user of financial accounting software (e.g. Oracle).

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Strong listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Logical, efficient, and detail-oriented.

• Highly self-motivated and proactive.

• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks effectively under pressure.

• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Strong skills in presenting market analysis and projections for informed management decision-making.

• Excellent understanding of organisational topline goals and objectives.

• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

LOCATION: Nalerigu/Sefwi

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